Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

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The GRE Designated Institution Code Number (DI Code) for Victory University is 1122.
6. Entrance Essay. An essay (writing sample) is required for all applicants to the Master of
Science in Professional Counseling program at Victory University. This essay should be at least
500 words in length and should address the applicant’s 1) Career goals; 2) Reasons for desiring
the Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Victory University; and 3) Reasons for
pursuing graduate education from a Christian perspective.
7. Letters of Recommendation. Three (3) letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s
ethics, Christian character, ability to pursue graduate study at the Master’s level, and potential
effectiveness as a Licensed Professional Counselor should be submitted. Two (2) of these letters
should come from educators who can attest to the applicant’s academic abilities. The third may
be submitted by someone who has supervised the applicant’s work, has been a colleague, or
has known the applicant for at least three years (other than family members). Letters from
supervisors who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s abilities and potential as a counseling
professional are particularly helpful. These recommendation letters may be submitted using the
recommendation form available online at www.victory.edu.
8. Pre-acceptance Interview. Graduate Council members will review all completed application
files and, if minimal requirements are met, will arrange for a pre-acceptance personal interview
to help provide additional information that would contribute to a positive acceptance
experience and to the student’s future success.
Conditional Admit Status. Students who provide evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree
but have not meet all the other admission requirements prior to the beginning of classes are
classified as “conditional admit.” All unmet requirements (other than GPA and prerequisite
courses, as noted above) must be satisfied within 16 weeks of enrollment to remain in good
standing. Students who are classified as “conditional admit” will be notified in writing and
asked to acknowledge their understanding of the conditional admit requirements.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of twelve (12) semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred into the
Professional Counseling degree program at Victory University. This credit must directly satisfy
specific course requirements in the program of study leading to the Master of Science in
Professional Counseling degree. The credit must have been earned from a Master’s degree
granting institution holding regional accreditation. A student must make a formal request in
writing as part of the application process and the request must be submitted at the same time
as the Graduate Application for Admission. Graduate Council members will review all requests
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